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They are all likely sweet potato varieties, but can look quite different. Yams (which are not even related to sweet potatoes) are more often found in Africa, South America and the Caribbean, though the ones you are seeing makred "yams" could be imported from there but that's a stretch. Still, stores often call sweet…

Wow! You look like a completely different person already. Amazing transformation!

Same thing here, friend. Every month. I gain at least 3 pounds, but then lose it again and then some. My goal was to lose 20 pounds by the 1st day of Spring, but then TOM showed up, (the bastavitch) and ruined everything. I just try to keep exercising through it, drinking my water and avoiding carbs. That seems to get me…

My husband sent me flowers today "just because" and told me he was so proud of me and my motivation to get healthy. So sweet. http://www.flickr.com/photos/manymuses/5535309940/

Butter and onions is classic and frankly they are pretty low in fat and calories for the treat they provide.

Great job!! You look so fantastic and I'm sure you are feeling SO wonderful now!

Girl, you look gorgeous!!! That took some WORK! You should be SO incredibly proud of yourself. Thanks for the incredible inspiration. I sill have a long way to go, but now I know I can do it too.

Interesting. Where do you find dandelion tea?

Last month I gained 3 pounds in 24 hours, but then lost it and then some. It happens. You just have to plan for it.

I HIGHLY recommend the Gold's Gym Dance for wii. I have been doing it for a month now and have never gotten bored. There are all sorts of combinations you can do to keep things fresh- latin dance, reggae, salsa, cardio kickboxing, even rowing, boxing, sword fighting, jump rope, running and mini-games that never feel like…

Oh, Korean BBQ is delicious. Not so much rice as beef, chicken, shrimp and veggies. Each restaurant varies as to what is included and the kinds of sauces and condiments that they will provide, but it is possible to ask your server for unsauced meats and veggies to avoid the sodium if that concerns you. Enjoy it.

How obnoxious! Besides, you are doing this for YOU and that person is PRESUMABLY here for their own benefit. Why would it even matter if you are eating live kittens for lunch? That's your prerogative. Keep up the great work!

Yay you! How exciting!

I'm in.

Sure, if you really bust *kitten* with more workouts and eat sparingly like you mention, but that would really be considered a crash diet, so you would be more likely to re-gain the weight after you stop this regimen. Food for thought.

Already GONE. And I'm just getting started really. I just gave away to charity 8 gigantic Hefty bags full of clothes I would never ever want to wear again. I am never going back to those big baggy clothes. They no longer represent my future.

It took me a lot longer to recover from my gallbladder sugery last year than i was expecting. Just treat yourself gently for now and look forward to doing so much more and feeling SO much better come Spring.

Thrilled for you! Live it up, girl!

That smacks of old wives' tale nonsense. Muscle contributes to fat burning. Period.

I am loving Gold's Gym Dance. It has fun Latin and reggae dance routines, cardio kickboxing plus a bunch of great minigames like rowing (which has whittled 3 inches off my waist in the past 6 weeks!) martial arts, and boxing and bull-riding. My kids like playing along too, so everyone wins. I also have EA active, Just…

Yes- cry it out is the answer. Don't be afraid to be strong. You're the mommy- it's what we do. Letting your little one adjust is only a night or two out of your whole entire lives and will be for the best for everyone concerned. Be brave, Both of mine had to get past this stage and both were sleeping all night in their…

Dude. You look amazing! The change is remarkable. You have got to be so proud of yourself. Congratulations on the hard work and dedication that made this happen.

Yep. He's correct. The more muscle you have, the more fat and calories are burned, even while you are at rest, effectively elevating your metabolism if you stick with it.

That must be a wonderful feeling! Congratulations on all the heard work and dedication that brought you to this point!!

Long distance slap upside the head. Don't let him discourage you. Keep up your awesome work!

If you are female, could be "TOM." Happens to me every 28 days or so. (Grr)

Same here, sister. Solidarity. I concur with having some high protein nuts and a cup of tea, but also to having some chocolate too if that's what your body really wants.

ALL of this stuff is why I work out at home. Ha.

Hellooooooo gorgeous! Congratulations on your dedication and hard work- yay!:flowerforyou:

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